Senior Counsel, Employment
About Turing
Based in Palo Alto, California, Turing is the world’s first AI-powered tech services company. It has reimagined tech services from the ground up with AI by offering AI-vetted and matched talent, AI-accelerated development, and access to AI transformation experts who have built many of the most iconic Silicon Valley companies.
Founded in 2018, the company has experienced tremendous growth with three million global developers on its Talent Cloud and 900+ clients. Turing has received numerous awards, including Forbes’s 2022 “One of America’s Best Startup Employers,” being ranked #1 in The Information’s 2021 Annual List of most promising B2B Companies and Fast Company’s “Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies.”
The company’s leadership team comprises both AI technologists from leading organizations including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Twitter, Stanford, Caltech, MIT as well as tech consulting veterans from Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, McKinsey, Bain, and more.
Position Overview We're seeking a Senior Counsel, Employment (India) to join our legal team. Our ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance on employment matters across our India operations while supporting our global compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead employment law compliance programs and initiatives for India operations
- Manage employment contracts, contractor agreements, and HR policies
- Provide day-to-day counseling on employment matters including hiring, terminations, workplace investigations, and employee relations
- Partner with People, Developer Experience and various business teams to develop compliant employment practices and minimize legal risks
- Monitor and analyze employment law developments in India and advise on impact to business operations
- Manage employment-related litigation and work with outside counsel when needed
- Support global employment compliance initiatives and cross-border employment matters
- Develop and conduct training programs on employment law compliance
Required Qualifications
- LL.B. degree from a recognized university in India
- 10+ years of employment law experience with primary focusing on Indian employment laws
- Active membership in Bar Council of India
- Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, employment regulations, contractor tests, and compliance requirements
- Experience in technology sector or with remote/distributed workforce preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across global teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- LL.M. in Labor Laws or related field
- Experience with international employment laws and cross-border employment matters
- Previous in-house counsel experience in a technology company
- Experience with contractor compliance and gig economy regulations
- India corporate governance experience
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Health insurance and wellness benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Remote/hybrid work flexibility
- Opportunity to work with a global team
- Innovation-driven work environment
About Our Team Join our dynamic legal team supporting Turing's mission to unleash the world's untapped human potential. We value collaboration, innovation, and commitment to excellence.
Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Advantages of joining Turing:
- Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
- Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours
- Full-time remote opportunity
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Turing we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and celebrate authenticity, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
For applicants from the European Union, please review Turing's GDPR notice here.
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